Chapter 5: Astronomical Price!

Verdant and thick leaves, snow-white and jade-like petals, a fragrance that invigorated the heart and lungs, and a faint, shimmering halo blooming on the petals – the entire orchid was like a sacred jade maiden statue, elegant, noble, and inviolable.

Three long intakes of breath were followed by eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

“Wonderful! Wonderful, wonderful! To see such a masterpiece in this lifetime, I would have no regrets even if I died!”

After quite a while, Wang Zhengfeng praised it several times, finally expressing the excitement and joy in his heart.

“A masterpiece among orchids, the ultimate masterpiece among masterpieces. This ‘Su Guan He Ding’ is the most beautiful ‘Su Guan He Ding’ I have ever seen. Old Master, you are truly blessed!” Song Yuan said, unable to hide his astonishment.

“The fragrance of this flower far surpasses other orchids, but the key is that this fragrance doesn’t have the slightest unpleasant feeling; it’s truly refreshing. Ling Mo, you are incredibly lucky to have found such a peerless and exquisite orchid,” Wang Qianjin said enviously. “By the way, how much does this orchid cost? Name your price?”

Ling Mo smiled and said, “Qianjin, we are old classmates, so let’s not stand on ceremony. You know that although I like orchids, I haven’t studied them deeply. Since the Old Master likes it, you can give me a price. As long as it’s reasonable, I’ll sell it.”

Ling Mo passed the ball back. At the Asia-Pacific Orchid Expo he attended two years ago, that ‘Su Guan He Ding’ sold for a high price of over a million, and last year’s price even reached 1.5 million, and there were still no sellers.

Based on people’s current economic capabilities and the fervor for orchids, the current price would only be higher.

However, he also understood that the prices at the expo were somewhat inflated, with a hint of speculation.

The conversation fell silent temporarily when the price was mentioned.

Wang Zhengfeng stared at the orchid intently, pondered for a moment, and said, “Alright, since Xiao Ling is sincerely willing to sell, and you and Qianjin are classmates, this old man can’t treat you unfairly. How about 2 million?”

2 million!

Wang Qianjin and Song Yuan couldn’t help but look at Wang Zhengfeng in surprise. The Old Master actually quoted such a high price in one go!

Although Ling Mo’s ‘Su Guan He Ding’ was of superior quality, if it were put up at an expo, a price of 2 million wouldn’t be surprising. But this was a private transaction, and it would be considered good if it exceeded one million.

As for the classmate relationship between Ling Mo and Wang Qianjin, neither of them thought that this relationship was worth a million.

Ling Mo was also slightly surprised that the other party offered such a sincere price right away. It completely thwarted his original plan to bargain.

After only half a second of hesitation, Ling Mo said, “Since the Old Master is so generous, how dare this junior be pretentious? This orchid is now the Old Master’s. As for the money, just transfer 1.8 million to me, Old Master. And please transfer the other 200,000 to Qianjin as an introduction fee for this transaction.”

“Ling Mo, we are classmates, how can I accept your introduction fee? You should keep the money,” Wang Qianjin hurriedly declined.

Ling Mo smiled and said, “Qianjin, this transaction is all thanks to you. If it weren’t for your introduction, I might have already sold the flower to someone else. In that case, the Old Master wouldn’t have been able to buy the flower, and I probably wouldn’t have been able to sell it for such a price. So, this is what you deserve.”

“This…” Wang Qianjin wanted to say something.

“Qianjin, since Xiao Ling is giving it to you, just accept it. Young people should be more straightforward. You classmates should have more exchanges in the future,” Song Yuan said.

Wang Zhengfeng transferred the money on his laptop. With a ‘ding’ sound, Ling Mo received a text message from the bank on his phone.

Seeing that the money had been credited to his account, Ling Mo secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He no longer had to worry about his father’s medical expenses.

Ling Mo stood up and said, “Old Master, this junior has some important matters to attend to. Now that the transaction is complete, I will take my leave first.”

“Ling Mo, are you in such a hurry to leave?” Wang Qianjin frowned slightly, finding the other party’s actions a bit impolite.

Ling Mo apologized, “To be honest with you and the Old Master, my dad is currently in the hospital, waiting for money for surgery. If it weren’t for this, why would I sell this ‘Su Guan He Ding’?”

“Oh?” Wang Zhengfeng was slightly moved and said, “So that’s the case, Xiao Ling is truly filial. Is your father’s illness serious?”

“My dad’s condition is currently quite serious, and the medical conditions in the county town are limited, so my family is quite worried,” Ling Mo roughly described his father’s condition.

“Your dad is in the county hospital, right?” Song Yuan suddenly said, “I have a friend who happens to be in the county hospital these few days for inspection and exchange. He is a medical expert in this field. Let me give him a call and have him perform surgery on your father.”

Ling Mo’s eyes lit up, and he said gratefully, “Then I’ll have to trouble Uncle Song. Xiao Mo is extremely grateful.”

Song Yuan took out his phone and made a call. Wang Zhengfeng said with a smile, “Xiao Ling, since your father is seriously ill, then you should go quickly. I can’t wait to take this flower back. If you have the opportunity to come to Huacheng in the future, remember to come to Grandpa Wang’s house to play. If you discover any more top-quality orchids, remember to tell me first!”

“Thank you, Old Master, thank you, Uncle Song. If this junior has that luck again, I will definitely ask you, Old Master, for more guidance,” Ling Mo expressed his gratitude to the two again, and then took his leave.

“Third Grandpa, why did you offer Ling Mo such a high price, and why are you being so nice to him?” Seeing Ling Mo leave, Wang Qianjin finally couldn’t help but ask the question in his heart.

Wang Zhengfeng smiled and looked at Song Yuan.

Song Yuan smiled and said, “Qianjin, your classmate is not simple. From the moment he entered the door until he just left, he wasn’t the least bit restrained in front of the Old Master. He had a calm demeanor and was completely at ease, not at all like a country bumpkin who had just entered society. Based on this alone, he is worth looking at in a new light.”

Wang Qianjin suddenly understood, thought for a moment, and couldn’t help but show surprise: “What you said is true, Uncle. I didn’t feel that he was so impressive in school. He was completely unremarkable. If it weren’t for our shared interest in orchids and being in the same WeChat group, I would have hardly remembered him. I didn’t expect that he would change so much after only graduating for a little over a year.”

Wang Zhengfeng smiled and said, “School and society are two different environments. It’s normal for people to change. You classmates should remember to keep in touch and communicate more. In this world, it’s always better to befriend someone than to neglect them, even if they may seem insignificant now. Of course, that little fellow didn’t take advantage of me much with this orchid. Your classmate knows how to conduct himself.”

After sighing with emotion, Wang Zhengfeng’s gaze once again fell hotly on the orchid, and he said, “Alright, let’s go. Let’s take this top-quality ‘Su Guan He Ding’ back and see if those old fellows will be envious and jealous to death this time?”